Protesting in Rio

Thousands of people demonstrated against a 10 cents hike in bus fares in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, Feb. 6. Police and protesters clashed violently in Central do Brasil, the largest railway station of the city. Riot police used batons and tear gas to disperse the group. Demonstrators were calm but responded by throwing stones. The fighting lasted several hours and forced the closure of the station during rush hour. According to local media, at least 20 people were arrested.
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